Umesh Shrestha

Umesh Shrestha (; born 3 February 1956) is a Nepalese politician, educator, and businessman. He is the treasurer of the Nepali Congress.

Shrestha served as State Minister for Health and Population from July to October 2021 in the Fifth Deuba cabinet. He later served as Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. He completed his School Leaving Certificate (SLC) education in Bhojpur and later earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) degree and a master's degree in Kathmandu.

Shrestha is a co-founder of Little Angels' School, which was established in 1981 together with Bidya Limbu. He has also been associated with several educational institutions and organizations in Nepal. In October 2021, he was appointed Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.